Trades - Manukau Institute of Technology

Method of Study
Qualification
Duration
Full-time
MIT Certificate
One Semester
Certificate in
Entry to Carpentry
Applications Close when the programme is full
Start Dates
February and July
Level 3
Credits 60
Programme Code
Cost (2014 fees)
MN4514
Domestic Student $3,366 (approx)
International Student $8,750 (approx)
Nail a career in building
The building industry needs workers at all levels, so if
you’ve got a good eye for detail, can do calculations
and are reliable then carpentry could be the right career
for you. This six-month Certificate is for people with no
previous building industry experience, and will develop
your fundamental construction skills and knowledge.
As part of the programme, you will learn about and take
part in the construction of a non-consented timber-framed
building. Alongside basic carpentry skills you’ll also learn
about the safety awareness necessary for employment
on a building site.
If you want to further your training you can apply for
the MIT Certificate in Carpentry, or if you’re ready to
get amongst it you’ll be able to work on residential or
commercial building projects under supervision.
Programme Summary
Students complete the following courses:
• Construction Communication 1
• Preliminaries 1
• Structures 1
• Envelopment 1.
Further Training or Study
MIT Certificate in Carpentry
National Certificate in Carpentry.
Career Opportunities
Entry-level positions in the building industry working on
residential or commercial projects under supervision.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
• Be physically capable of completing the practical aspects
of the programme, which may include working at heights
and
• Have English language competence to undertake this
programme, which is taught and assessed in English.
Any applicant whose first language is not English may be
required to provide evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band
score of 5.5 (with no band below 5.0) or equivalent.
Where the programme is oversubscribed preference
will be given to applicants who can demonstrate recent
involvement within the building industry, for example:
• recent part- or full-time employment directly within the
industry
recent work experience in related fields
• completion of a comparable pre-trade course.
• Can show oral and/or written evidence of their ability
to commit to the achievement of set goals. Written
examples may include:
- School reports
- Sporting achievement
- Community involvement
- Successful completion of other programmes (e.g. PTE
programme).
The above selection criteria will be assessed through an
interview process.
Note: Applicants are welcome to bring family/wha - nau
support to the interview.
If you’re unsure whether you meet all the entry requirements
for this programme we can review your application and discuss
Foundation programmes to fast-track you into your chosen
programme of study.
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